Scenario:
You have been tasked by a wealthy entrepreneur, Mr. Bill FR, to find a worthy charity to which he will donate $500,000. Mr. FR needs this information very soon to ensure his donation is tax-deductible, but he is also sincerely interested in helping a charity that is not only credible but is also working for a cause that is truly in need and/ or giving back to the community in great ways that you and he believe in. However, he is not only asking you to do this, but all of the students in English 205, and he will choose the one best proposal to select as the “winner.”

Brainstorm:
1. Begin with an issue or problem. Some examples are: animal rights/abuse, domestic abuse, drug use/abuse, mental illness, specific diseases, lack of education, lack of food/water, poverty, farm workers’ rights/exploitation, child abuse, food industry/GMOs, etc. Think about things that you know are a problem in the world today and need more attention, or help fixing.
2. Once you have decided on your topic/problem, do research on it to “prove” why it needs to be addressed, and then try to find a charity or non-profit group that is trying to address the problem. ****Me:(Charity I chose is on child abuse https://www.childhelp.org )****
3. If you are unclear, email me to check your charity. Remember, a charity website ends in .org and is required to have a 501c3 certification by law (if a US charity). You may opt for a charity outside of the US. ****Me:(Checked with professor on the website above and she approved)****
4. I highly suggest you pick a smaller charity; for instance, trying to argue that The Red Cross needs more money is hard. However, if you decide to dedicate the money to a certain event such as Hurricane Sandy victims or Haiti Relief by way of The Red Cross, this might work. Speak to me if you are unsure — well in advance!
5. You should begin writing the proposal to Mr. Bill FR that outlines what you have learned about the problem and the charity, and why he should select your charity to support.